Chemical Engineer
Resume:
Thomas T. Barford
Norristown, PA 19401
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Education
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering June 2011
Cumulative GPA: 3.49
Received personal letter of invitation to major or minor in Mathematics from Department Head based on excellence of
freshman year performance
Experience
Merck & Co. Inc. W est Point, PA
Viral Vaccine Process Development
Associate Scientist, Engineering July 2011 through December 2013
Managed injectable diluent selection project, defined and executed experiments assessing compat ibility with both vaccine and
packaging
Functioned as a resource for practical experiment execution assisting those less experienced in the lab
Elzone Particle Size Analysis Technology
o Collaboratively designed and lead execution of a DOE which established sample handling procedures; designed and
executed peripheral studies
o Authored SOP on instrument use
o Troubleshooting: Identified Elzone-use problems, discerned causes, and evaluated candidate solutions with focus on
statistical significance of results
o Established and empirically verified instrument c leaning methods
Collaboratively developed scaled down lyophilization cycle for live virus formulation
Carried out scaled down pooling-sonication-filtration runs of live virus which evaluated effect of process input changes
Weighed in with candor to refine general method and best practices for second scientist review within department
Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology and Development
Co-op March 2010 through September 2010
Performed analytical work supporting multiple engineers and projects
Attained proficiency with instruments used in characterizing moisture sorption and physical properties, as well as dat a analysis
methods
Participated in forum evaluating implementation of new technical method including acquisition of equipment
Coordinated preparation of product characterization studies. These last two years and account for all significant dimensions of
tablet stability
Rhodia Inc. Bristol, PA
Synthesis and Processing
Co-op March 2009 through September 2009
Designed and ran simulations using the Aspen modeling program
Performed research on particle size characterization methods including from -scratch familiarization with Lasentech in situ
probe technology
Conducted gage repeatability and reliability study to evaluate three in -house particle size analysis machines
Authored internal technical report
Johnson Matthey Fine Chemicals and Catalysts West Deptford, NJ
Process Engineering
Co-op March 2008 through September 2008
Performed technical work for high profile sustainability initiative converting waste iron II chloride stream into saleable ni ckel
cake and purified iron III chloride water treatment product
Constructed multi-component, steady-state lab scale apparatus and air scrubber system of own design
Participated in pilot scale-up and troubleshooting of process
Worked in refinery operations
Consulted with suppliers to establish equipment specifications
Regularly used Inductively Coupled Plasma and Atomic Absorption spectrometers including calibration and troubleshooting
Skills and Training
Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt
Design of Experiments principles and practice, Minitab and JMP software
Experienced in GMP and electronic notebook documentation
4-day lyophilization training at SP Scientific with leader in field
Designed multi-column separations process in Aspen for senior design project
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